Originally Posted by
kludgefudge
I have some bad news for you vic. you are what is known as a "salmon". even worse, you have entered that all important stage of your life when the idea of "swimming upstream" seems like the best option for you. I'm sorry to tell you this vic, but this most definitely means the end is near. It is time for you to find a female salmon that will let you spray your milky seed on her clutch of eggs, and then cover them up with a shallow layer of gravel so that one day soon, baby salmon (alevins) can be born, and make their journey to the sea.
Did I forget to mention what was going to happen to you in the meanwhile? you're going to die, and you're eyes are going to be pecked out of your skull by seagulls, or maybe a hungry eagle if you're lucky. What can I say? So is the life of Salmon.
Actually, it ends up as Smoked Salmon, packaged and ready for me to eat.
Back on topic: I grew up in the 60's, and it seems many kids of that time were given a lot of misinformation about bicycling by well-meaning, but very misguided authority figures, such as parents, school officials, scout leaders, etc. Undoing this cycle of misinformation is a monumental challenge. i.e. "You should ride facing traffic, so you can see the cars!!" Or, "You should only ride on the sidewalk!!" My personal favorite: It came with reflectors, so I don't need lights!
Vic, you need to read John Allen's "Street Smarts". Mr. Allen is a well-known expert in the field of bicycle safety. He has posted this work on-line
right here. You should also read California's bicycle laws.
Riding against traffic is in fact the fastest way,, to the cemetery.